BrokenLore: UNFOLLOW
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BrokenLore: Unfollow is a bit up-and-down with its delivery. It explores worthwhile themes of self-betterment but utilizes some conflicting messages to do so. Then, enemy scares are more jump scares than anything else, which get old quickly. The second half of the game proves more cohesive, and the experience only lasts a couple of hours. $30 isn't an unfair asking price for BrokenLore: Unfollow, but it will likely keep people on the fence if they already are.
BrokenLore: UNFOLLOW is a genuinely obnoxious game that barely understands the things it's trying to be about, let alone how to be scary.
BrokenLore: UNFOLLOW admirably delves into the murky evils of topics like social media obsession, bullying, and overbearing parents. Enough genuine psychological scares and clever moments make up for predictable gameplay and unresolved plot threads.
BrokenLore: UNFOLLOW is far and away the most ambitious title in this series, and despite some faults it tells an engaging story.
BrokenLore: Unfollow is a title that has a lot of ambition, with it packing in some cool ideas, effective jump scares, and a narrative that’s easy to get hooked into. However, as the chapters roll on and the experience shifts from grounded psychological terror to surreal, trope-heavy chaos, it loses some of its strengths, especially when paired with some fiddly puzzling and chase sequences that often feel a little frustrating. It’s almost poetic that in telling the story of a woman suffering from a fractured sense of self, the game ends up suffering from its own identity crisis. But hey, it’s worth a play for the story alone and it definitely has some bright moments, even if it doesn’t always deliver on its own ambition.
UNFOLLOW is a competent entry in the BrokenLore franchise, delivering solid storytelling and atmosphere while struggling with gameplay and cohesion. It offers moments of genuine psychological complexity, but predictable mechanics, overused jump scares, and underdeveloped plot threads prevent it from being truly memorable. Fans of the series will find enough to engage with, but those looking for groundbreaking horror may find it uninspired.
Returning as one of the major promises of psychological horror in 2026, BrokenLore: Unfollow presents a few occasional stumbles, but these are easily overcome thanks to its immersive narrative, which intensely explores themes related to mental health and the human psyche. It stands as an essential title for fans of the franchise and also an excellent entry point for new players to discover the series.
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BrokenLore: UNFOLLOW is an unforgettable chapter in the series that tackles multiple serious themes. The subject matter is something many players will relate to in one way or another, and the twisted manifestations of the protagonist’s traumas will leave players questioning reality. With spot-on environmental storytelling and an intriguing underlying mystery, this is an entry that both fans and newcomers will not want to miss.
